In the corridors surrounding the waterside pavilion, Madam Qianrou had arranged for a large number of Demon Race experts to lie in ambush.
Just as Lin Bai had expected, if he chose not to agree to the Demon Race's proposal, they would immediately execute him.
This also aligned with the City Lord's tactical arrangement of "courtesy first, force second."
Among the Demon Race experts lying in ambush were several of the Demon Race envoys. The Demon Race youth known as Jingming was among them.
"Why is Qianrou wasting so much time chatting with him?" Seeing Madam Qianrou and Lin Bai idly converse without end, Jingming grew irritated. "Why not just ask whether he is willing to cooperate with the Demon Race?"
"If he refuses, we can simply lead our forces out and tear him limb from limb."
Jingming was restless and hot-tempered, grumbling incessantly.
The old Demon Race man beside him said in a low voice, "Silence! This matter is of enormous importance. Naturally, we must proceed step by step. How can we act recklessly?"
"Lin Bai's life or death is a small matter, but the forces behind him are far too powerful. How could he be dealt with so easily?"
After being rebuked twice by the old Demon Race man, Jingming, though filled with reluctance, could only suppress his anger for the moment and patiently await Madam Qianrou's orders.
Atop the waterside pavilion.
The City Lord's words left Madam Qianrou dumbfounded.
The City Lord actually meant... for Madam Qianrou to couple with Lin Bai and bear a child as soon as possible?
Madam Qianrou was stunned for a moment.
The City Lord's voice continued, "Qianrou, this is not only an opportunity for the Demon Race, but also an opportunity for you. Don't you want revenge?"
"Of course I